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Jonah Finegold, Biscenics

Nathan T. Martini (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads4.53

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneReluctant Hero

Synopsis

"For almost a hundred years, terrifying beings from another planet have been abducting helpless humans and in cruel operations, injecting tiny metallic objects into their bodies. Everything is about to change when fifteen-year-old Jonah Finegold discovers several small vials of the tiny metallic objects called Biscenics, hidden under his great-great-grandfather's home"--Page 4 of cover

Is Jonah Finegold, Biscenics appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Parents should know this book involves alien abductions, human experimentation with metallic implants, and a teen protagonist discovering a hidden legacy. Violence is present but not graphically detailed; the premise involves body horror elements that may disturb sensitive readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include abduction, body horror, and human experimentation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to this mystery about a boy who discovers alien technology hidden by his ancestor and must uncover the truth about century-long alien abductions.

Tags

Science Fiction ElementsAlien InvasionMysteryAdventure